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IT-INTERNET-LAW5 MIN READ

Quick reference: open-source license triage

Recall when open-source use needs escalation.

What are the three first-pass dependency facts? License, use, and distribution. Those facts determine most downstream obligations. “It is public on GitHub, so we can use it.” Your line Public access is not permission; look for an approved license before production use. Do not confuse downloadability with rights. It corrects the common access-versus-permission mistake. Permissive versus copyleft first-pass handling The license family changes the review path. LUDR

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